out in the tropics. tonight we want to make sure you are prepared for worst. and video deputies are hoping will lead them the a carjacker. good evening. >> and thank you for joining us tonight. we begin with the frightening news about the zika virus in your back yard. for the first time someone in pa kneel is county has the illness who did not bring it back with them by going on a tripment eight in total -- trip. eight in total are re travel. so this is new ground. this new zika case is prompting a call for stepped up ms. speaker control and renewed efforts to get federal funding for vac zone development. we're live in the county don't and zika is no longer a miami problem, peter. it is here and it is posing a real threat. >> reporter: it certainly is, there, jen, and the mosquito problems something that everyone needs to stay on top of, especially with this zika threat. the mosquito breeding grounds

being attacked on the air and ground and the florida leaders are pushing for the federal help to get rid of this menace. this is the front line in the battle against mosquitoes that can carry zika. their job made all the more important now this a new non- travel case has hit the county. does that rizzs a red flag for -- raise a red flag for you? >> it does. >> reporter: florida democrats and republicans are on the same page nan effort to get the u.s. congress to vacation the address the crises. >> there's bipartisan support in florida but in the across the country. >> reporter: floridaians understand the urgency. we understand the impending crises, washington leadership does not. >> reporter: perhaps if the leaders listen to the experts. >> females who are child bearing age, thinking about becoming pregnant, it is very important for them to become of this issue and men as well because it can be transmited through sex. >> reporter: both believe

vac zone research and mosquito control. >> we have to provide the tools our communities need, the tools our researchers need to develop the vac zones, the -- zach seens and -- zach seens. -- vaccines. >> reporter: at this brandon office, she says patients ho are in fear. >> system of the patients are in a panic mode, especially the ones who are pregnant and been exposed. >> reporter: the legislators must convince the rest of the country zika is a threat that must be stopped. so here is the deal. if a vaccine is discovered now, it may not be until 2018 until it is available. so the key now is reducing the mosquito population. the governor scott will be in hillsboro county meeting with government, health and community leaders. the topic ton agenda, zika. >> how much money are we

from washington? >> reporter: there is money now, but it is going to run out. so the figure that is being tossed now is $2 billion over two years. there may be a compromise of $1.1 billion. the key now is getting the legislators back in d.c. so they can at least vote on it. it ask a tough sell. >> and it is not supposed to happen until after labor day. thank you. our zika in your back yard continues on wfla.com. we have an in tracking the travel-related cases, plus everything you need to know on our zika home page. there is breaking news right know. an earthquake has rocked central italy. the u.s. geological survey is reporting a magnitude 6.2 quake just northeast of rome. according to the u. s. g.s., this quake happened about six miles underground. its effects in rome are reported to be moderate and strong. no word of any injuries or damage.

one. we're also keeping an eye on a tropical disturbance that could affect florida in the future. and we have a look at this predicted track. steve? >> reporter: that is 99 l., and it is an area of investigation, and that's why they call it an invest, but it could become a tropical depression and potential limor than that as we get closer into the weekend that is invest 99 l. we have the tropical storm farther out closer to africa that should stay out to sea and fiona the remnants are located. so hurricane hunters flew into this today and they saw a 37- mile-per-hour wind gust and also called it elongated and disorganized, although it is likely over the next 24 hours we'll see a bit more organization that should pass north or near puerto rico. it could read some rain for that islanok at all like a classic tropical system, but it is a large geographic syem and if it gets organized, it could become a formidable

weekend. now, the spaghetti models show that clear track toward the southeastern portion of the constituent of florida, and several computer models are suggesting that, potentially strengthening into a tropical sturm or hurricane, so a lot -- storm or hurricane, so a lot can happen. strengthening is likely as it gets over warmer waters. thank you. and with the height of hurricane season around the corner, now is a good time, in , prepare for the big one. >> exactly. the last hurricane to move through was wilma in 2005. can you -- wilma in 2005. can you believe that? paul, you talked to a lot of folks, some on our facebook page, twitter, some ton streets. are -- on the streets.

the haunting images. no one knows when we expect the next hurricane to hit our area, but wilma sure gave awes beating back in 2005 -- gave us a beating back in 2005. and this resident lived through hurricane charlie. >> i know what it is like to be without power for two weeks. >> reporter: that's why every year she is ready for the worst. >> it is nature and it can happen any complacency is the norm. >> reporter: our meteorologist has kept you safe for years, but he fear miss will have trouble -- he fears. we have trouble surviving. >> many are not prepared, that is just mt. estimate. >> reporter: karen mccormick moved here after hurricane wilma. how long ago did you move here? >> 2009. so i haven't been through it yet. >> reporter: yet. >> yet. >> reporter: and people aren't

go invest thousands of dollars that might happen, but when it does happen, again, better safe than sorry. >> reporter: and she says she has learned her lesson. >> if you're not ready at all times, then you're kind of in trouble. >> reporter: the guy at lowe's had plenty of generators, flashlights, batteries, everything on hand in case to sell in case of a hurricane. people will buy these things but only he sid at minute. >> that is so wise to be prepared early on because you don't want to be in there fighting with everybody else and the prices. you mentioned a 20-foot storm surge. what does that actually mean in terms of height and so forth. talk a little bit about that, paul. >> reporter: a lot of people have trouble understanding that, so i want to give you an illustration, keith. take a look at the bridge there. it has the yellow lights underneath it. if this hurricane were to push

bridge would be covered, under water, and it could be even more dangerous than that. >> a lot to think about. scary to think about at times. thank you. live along bay shore boulevard in tampa tonight. we are learning new details about the young bicyclist killed in tampa. we first brought you this story as breaking news last night. we now nee at the heart of it all -- we now know in the heart of it all, three young collided. the bicyclist was killed after veer ing into traffic. he was hit by two other drivers, both young men in their early 20s. the witnesses tell us they feared this start of thing would happen one day. >> they act like it is a dragway. it is not an interstate like -- it is pretty bad here. there's a lot of accidents here on this corner. >> the florida highway patrol is still reviewing the case. as for the two drivers, they are not facing criminal charges

disturbing ago in the county that's where the detectives charged a man who traveling from new york to have sex with a 13-year-old girl. the victim's parents came home from vacation to find the 21- year-old hiding in their daughter's closet. he admitted to detectives he took a train to meet the girl for sex. the investigators also found nude photos of her on his phone. and in citrus county today, we learned that the man caught on camera trying to kidnap a girl from a dollar general store was found incompetent to stand trial. instead he will head to a mental health treatment facility. he was caught trying to kidnap a 13-year-old girl in june. the girl's mother, a store clerk and deputy all jumped in to stop him from doing that. air conditioners stopped working for thousands of people in miami-dade county thanks the a fire at a substation. after an explosion, 27,000 people lost power and most have

rerestored. -- restored. fortunately no one was injured. and today president obama visited parts of louisiana. he spoke with families impacted by the tragedy. more than 100,000 have applied for federal assistance because of all of this water. the visit comes after several days of criticism from those who believe the president should have made this trip sooner. all eyes are on florida now as both presidential candidates work to drum up support here in the sunshine state. the former president bill clinton stopped in the area a fundraiser. tomorrow, huge crowds will likely turn out for donald trump. the doors open at the fairgrounds at 10:00 and he is expected to take the stage at 1:00. still to come, a frightening carjacking in the parking lot of a polk county restaurant. >> exin, this new --and next, this new surveillance video. >> and how much this essential

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a deputies in polk county are looking for this man linked to the carjacking of woman at the bone fish grill in lakeland. the detectives hope viewers like you watching this video will help you solve this case. >> maybe something about what he was wear organize a mannerism. we other live at the restaurant in lakeland. this is where it all went down. >> reporter: it was. right here in this parking lot of the bone fish grill, that's where deputies tell us a girl

late on sunday night, early monday morning. she say as guy approached her. he had chain wrapped and his hand and demanded her car. she gave it to him. look here at this 7-eleven. that's where the deputies say video was taken early into monday morning, video that could help catch this menacing man. this is a man the police are looking for. you can see him here acting erratic, even throwing his hat. the police think he carjacked a take another good look. the police think he is the man seen here wearing the black shirt with the white design, sneakers and hat. you even see him in part of the video talking to another group of people. the suspect is described as white male, slim build. about 5'8" tall wearing a dark shirt, shorts and a ball cap. the victim's toyota avalon was found crashed and burned about

if you think you have any information that could lead to the arrest of this potential car yakker, please call authorities. there could be a cash award waiting for you. all right. so specifically if someone watching right now thinks they know something, how exactly do they help? >> reporter: really, it is quite easy. just go to heartlandcrimestoppers.com, that is their web site or call 1-800-226-tips, and i promise you, you wi >> thank you, jen. and a consumer alert tonight, the cost of epipens is skyrocketing, and congress is demanding answers. epipens are injections used to reduce symptoms of severe allergic reactionses and are often used for children. the u.s. senators want to know why the price is up 400% since 2007. in dollars and cents, we're talking a price jump from $56 to $317.

sending letters to the maker of the epipens asking for an explanation. so far they are declining to comment. while the public outcry continues over the cost change, we have learned that the executives gave themselves e nor raises in 2002. the total compensation for the ceo was $2.5 million a year. fast forward to 201 and the drove crowe now making nearly -- 2011 and the ceo now nearly $19 million. the salaries for other top executives rose by more than 10%. whew. a lot of people talking about that epipen story. >> yes. and a lighter problem a texas teacher is also getting a lot of attention. people on the internet are talking about this. >> brandy young is a second grade teacher at an elementary school in johnson county. young sent a letter home to the parents of her students basically saying their kids will have no homework this year. instead, she wants parents to

things that help with their child's school success. >> take what you learn in the classroom and apply it outside of the classroom, that's what i hope what they're doing with their learning they get in my room. i hope they go outside, they go home and they use it. >> young says her research has been unable to improve that homework improves student performance. so what do you think about her no homework policy? you can join the conversation now on our wfla facebook page. i'm guessing if you're in second grade, you think it is an amazing idea. >> more like this one. steve, we are watching the tropics, you can't help but watch it. >> we'll continue do do that into the weekend. we're nearing the peak. meanwhile, it is a hot day today. 95 degrees. in fact, we tied a record set in 1989. it was a hot one. even extra hot because the humidity was higher. some folks, especially closer

93 degrees. that's the forecast for wednesday. 92 degrees thursday. 92 on friday. again, you can see the temperatures are likely going to stay very close to or above normal. and that chance is running at seasonal levels. 40% for wednesday, thursday, friday and saturday. possibly higher on sunday. we're definitely in the range and we're back in a feastly flow which is our more typical flow with the west coast sea bries and the collision. you know the routine. at noon, 88 degrees that is our possibility of showers developing, but with a northeastly flow, and moving to the west. at 4:00 p.m., near 90 degrees. 81, seminole. the areas that did get showers helped to drop the temperature considerably. 77 degrees wesley chapel. we tend to hold on to these temperatures close to the afternoon temperatures after showers occur. lots of moisture in the atmosphere. it doesn't allow the air to

nosily at the surface and it continues to move showers in that direction, but with the heating of the day it helps to enhance our activity. i didn't show you the gaston path at the top of the news path, but you can see that is going to be a category one hurricane potentially sometime tomorrow and also potentially long term, could become, could become auto category two storm. it is well east of us, not really a concern for us. obviously it helps us to watch the tropics and remind us we're heading towards the peak many, many hurricanes through the years. a 76% chance of development for 99 l. and that's what we will be watching very closely for potential development into a tropical depression. really it will probably be more like friday when it gets closer to the waller waters. we're -- warmer waters. we're seeing warmer waters. that tends to generate energy for these tropical systems, as

european computer model, is forecasting it to deep to south florida, potentially sometime on sunday. but we'll see. a lot can happen up until that point. the forecast locally calls for partly cloudy skies. mostly sunny skies to start the day. in the afternoon the showers roll across the area. we will see a west coast sea breeze push against that flow and that's where we typically see the collision0s cur. as for thursday morning, more of the same. partly cloudy skies a few clouds around as well. for thursday, decent afternoon rain chance. a seasonal chance at 40 mrs. we'll carry that all the way into the weekend. so there is our 40% chance. high temperatures remain low 90s through this period. upper 70s carry all the way for the overnight lows into the weekend, and we'll continue to keep an eye on the tropics to see how that potentially could affect our weather with -- if the system would continue to the sot of us, that would --

we'll continue to talk about it responsibly and give you a good idea what may happen as we get toward the end of the week. >> nature is a funny thing. the ap is reporting, talking about the earthquake in northwestern rome now, saying people are now buried under the debris and the town in this area is no longer there. that could be serious stuff. >> a lot of seismic activity and volcanic activity in italy. >> all right. >> more on that to come. the red sox continue to have the number pitcher chris archer. a veteran player weighing in on how the bucs' rookie

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the world on his shoulders went 3-6 today. there was much debate over whether or not fans were actually booing. i heard no booing at all on the tape when he missed today, but he has sought advice from mentors to help him calm down a bit and work through his camp struggles. today the defensive tackle jared mccoy told us that he has spoken to him and can relate to being a rookie with high expectations. >> a lot of expectations come with you being well, who better than me to go talk to him about being drafted high and being expected to be the guy right away, you know what i'm saying? and especially with me struggling the way i did early on with injuries, not living up to expectations, you know, who better to go talk to. so i just go and encouraging him and say, hey, listen, stay the course. >> and the rays' pitcher chris archer trying to avoid 10 straight losses to the red sox.

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